SH 63 Historic Bridge at Texas and Louisiana Border

The TxDOT Beaumont District is proposing improvements to the SH 63/LA 8 bridge at the Sabine River; this bridge crosses the Texas and Louisiana state line near the cities of Burkeville, Texas and Leesville, Louisiana.

Background

The purpose of the proposed project is to provide a structurally sound bridge‐crossing that allows access for Texas and Louisiana motorists across the Sabine River, with a focus on providing a bridge with adequate width and height to safely accommodate existing and foreseeable future transportation needs with a minimum 20‐year design life.

Project Needs and Issues:

Sabine River shifting

Problems with the bridge’s foundations

Vehicles hitting overhead portions of the bridge

Bridge is too narrow

Deterioration of the bridge

Outdated railing for modern vehicles

TxDOT is seeking public input on potential alternatives for this project, and will be hosting a public meeting sometime in the Summer of 2018. The public is encouraged to sign up for email updates to receive future project updates.